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Seattle coronavirus washington shelter in place, local media, seattle times...
Nick Bowman

Coronavirus could have local media facing ‘extinction level’ job losses

Many local media outlets could be erased out of existence entirely by the financial strain brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
alaska airlines...
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Why Alaska Airlines may weather economic storm better than most airlines

In order for any of the airlines to survive, Puget Sound Business Journal's Andrew McIntosh believes they will need help.
4 years ago
isolated...
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Son whisks mom away from retirement home to isolated family cabin

Many families have had to weigh the risk of moving relatives in nursing homes and retirement communities to more isolated spots during the outbreak.
4 years ago
Key Arena demolition and renovation, construction...
Nick Bowman

How Washington’s stay-at-home order will affect construction projects

With Gov. Jay Inslee enacting a statewide stay-at-home order, questions have swirled over whether certain construction projects will continue.
4 years ago
China, coronavirus...
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China expert: U.S. should model coronavirus response after Korea, Taiwan

Bradley Murg, a professor and China expert from SPU, believes there are better models than China for the U.S. to follow in its coronavirus response.
4 years ago
Amazon, Jeff Bezos, Frontline...
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GeekWire’s Todd Bishop: PBS Frontline reveals Amazon’s impact on society

A new documentary from PBS Frontline offers a new view into Amazon and its executives from the very beginnings to present day.
4 years ago
Marshawn Lynch, Westworld...
Mike Lewis

Beast Showed: Ranking Marshawn’s acting credits after ‘Westworld’ cameo

After Marshawn Lynch appeared in the background of Westworld's Season 3 trailer, it didn't take long for both sci-fi and sports fans to make it a national story.
4 years ago
Loftium, Seattle renters, property tax, single family zoning...
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Seattle startup has creative solution for struggling renters

Seattle startup Loftium has a creative solution to help the city's renters afford the ever-increasing cost of living.
4 years ago
Stop sign, cyclists...
Mike Lewis

New state bill would let Washington cyclists roll through stop signs

When can red mean yellow? The answer: When riding a bicycle in Washington state, according to legislation approved by the the state Senate.
4 years ago
seattle streetcar...
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The real problem with the Seattle streetcar project

The Seattle streetcar has faced a ballooning budget since it was first proposed. But the real problem runs far deeper than its growing price tag.
4 years ago
e-scooters...
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Why e-scooters have been dangerous for riders in cities like Seattle

Safety has long been a concern for any city looking to test e-scooters on its streets. But what is it that makes them a magnet for traffic accidents?
4 years ago
Vaping...
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The ‘most important thing’ in Washington’s bid to curb vaping

The fight to curb vaping in Washington state is less about flavored products, and more about a measure that's proved wildly successful in Great Britain.
4 years ago
DUI, marijuana...
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Link between fatal crashes and marijuana in Washington misses key point

A study from AAA details a jump in fatal crashes in Washington where drivers tested positive for marijuana. But does it tell the whole story?
4 years ago
Head tax, Big business tax...
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State lawmakers bring Seattle head tax battle to Olympia

Washington lawmakers have taken the head tax debate into their own hands, proposing their own version in the state Legislature.
4 years ago
Seattle shooting downtown, Assaggio Ristorante...
Nick Bowman

Witnesses describe ‘chaotic’ scene of downtown Seattle shooting

Eight people were shot in a downtown Seattle shooting Wednesday night, as people who were at the scene weigh in on what they witnessed.
4 years ago
Sawant, Amazon tax, coronavirus, Seattle, durkan...
Nick Bowman

Why it might finally be time for Sawant’s Amazon tax

With Kshama Sawant once again pushing for an Amazon tax, the timing may very well be perfect in Seattle's current political climate.
4 years ago
pizza robot...
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Seattle startup Picnic intros pizza-making robot at CES

The way the pizza-making robot works shows that while it certainly could displace jobs, the human touch is very much still required for the machine to function.
4 years ago
amazon ring...
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Amazon Ring users seek class action lawsuit for hacked cameras

Customers are seeking to bring a class action lawsuit against Amazon Ring, contending that families across the country have seen their home security cameras hacked.
4 years ago
wildfire drones...
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Cannabis delivery drones could be in Seattle skies by March

When comes to rising industries like cannabis, the sky is the limit -- that's about to be tested by a Seattle company with plans for delivery drones.
4 years ago
Seattle homeless, Stokesbary, coronavirus...
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Is King County’s regional homeless authority an actual solution, or a missed opportunity?

Is a recently-approved regional authority a unique opportunity to solve the region's homeless crisis, or does it fall short of addressing real solutions?
4 years ago
washington community colleges...
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105-year-old woman leaves $10 million to Washington community colleges

In total 17 community colleges across Washington receive approximately $550,000 each, one of the largest donations they've ever received.
4 years ago
giving, Issaquah homeless scarves...
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Family inspired to give homemade scarves to Issaquah homeless camp

The Schoening family makes and gives fleece scarves to those in need. This year they'll give to the Tent City in Issaquah.
4 years ago
XFL QB and former Seahawk BJ Daniels...
Nick Bowman

Former Seattle Seahawk talks about his transition to playing in the XFL

Five years after playing for the Seahawks, BJ Daniels is returning to play football in Seattle, this time in the debut season of the reminagined XFL.
4 years ago
AI surveillance Magnolia...
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Are AI cameras in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood start of troubling trend?

Are AI surveillance camera's in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood actually a positive step forward for safety, or are they the start of a troubling trend?
4 years ago
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